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Peter walked out to his bins. He returned with horrible burns
Peter Hull had no idea when he nipped out to his bins one day last summer that he would have to deal with a serious health issue. Mr Hull spent barely five minutes outside before returning with burns to the bottoms of his feet that required medical attention. Yet he did not notice his injuries for hours. "Actually, it was my wife who said 'ooh, what have you done?', Mr Hull said. What he had done was - after a long, sleepless night - absentmindedly walk barefoot on concrete in the middle of a 40-degree day. He did not feel any pain because of preexisting nerve damage linked to diabetes. Mr Hull, from Bendigo in north-west Victoria, is not the only person to suffer such burns. Every year, 47,000 Australians are hospitalised for diabetes-related foot injuries. And a group of researchers has a plan to cut that number down. La Trobe University Bendigo academic Dr Byron Perrin says it is time to get serious about "one of Australia's most urgent and overlooked health issues". "One of the really big complications of diabetes, in relation to feet, is you lose your ability to feel properly," he said. Every year, foot injuries linked to diabetes led to 6300 amputations and 2500 deaths, he and researchers from around the country found in research for Diabetes Feet Australia. They believed health workers could nearly halve amputations and hospitalisations if they could get the money for a new national strategy. Interventions could be as simple as screening people's feet and giving them properly fitting footwear, Dr Perrin said. They could be as complex as rolling out the right treatments for foot wounds and burns A proper strategy would cost $30 million a year in research and reforms, Diabetes Feet Australia estimated. It said the trade-off would be $940 million in savings a year, along with 20,000 fewer hospital admissions and 2800 less amputations. Mr Hull counts himself as one of the lucky ones. His wounds healed without turning gangrenous and needing to be amputated "No, that's not happened yet, but I do know people who've had quite severe amputations, loss of limbs, things like that," he said. And Mr Hull met plenty of people down at the local supermarket in wheelchairs and on mobility scooters. He liked to strike up conversations with them, to share experiences and find a sense of solidarity. Mr Hull also has a new rule he makes sure to follow. "I have to be ultra careful now, after I burnt my feet. Everywhere I go, I've got to wear me shoes," he said. Peter Hull had no idea when he nipped out to his bins one day last summer that he would have to deal with a serious health issue. Mr Hull spent barely five minutes outside before returning with burns to the bottoms of his feet that required medical attention. Yet he did not notice his injuries for hours. "Actually, it was my wife who said 'ooh, what have you done?', Mr Hull said. What he had done was - after a long, sleepless night - absentmindedly walk barefoot on concrete in the middle of a 40-degree day. He did not feel any pain because of preexisting nerve damage linked to diabetes. Mr Hull, from Bendigo in north-west Victoria, is not the only person to suffer such burns. Every year, 47,000 Australians are hospitalised for diabetes-related foot injuries. And a group of researchers has a plan to cut that number down. La Trobe University Bendigo academic Dr Byron Perrin says it is time to get serious about "one of Australia's most urgent and overlooked health issues". "One of the really big complications of diabetes, in relation to feet, is you lose your ability to feel properly," he said. Every year, foot injuries linked to diabetes led to 6300 amputations and 2500 deaths, he and researchers from around the country found in research for Diabetes Feet Australia. They believed health workers could nearly halve amputations and hospitalisations if they could get the money for a new national strategy. Interventions could be as simple as screening people's feet and giving them properly fitting footwear, Dr Perrin said. They could be as complex as rolling out the right treatments for foot wounds and burns A proper strategy would cost $30 million a year in research and reforms, Diabetes Feet Australia estimated. It said the trade-off would be $940 million in savings a year, along with 20,000 fewer hospital admissions and 2800 less amputations. Mr Hull counts himself as one of the lucky ones. His wounds healed without turning gangrenous and needing to be amputated "No, that's not happened yet, but I do know people who've had quite severe amputations, loss of limbs, things like that," he said. And Mr Hull met plenty of people down at the local supermarket in wheelchairs and on mobility scooters. He liked to strike up conversations with them, to share experiences and find a sense of solidarity. Mr Hull also has a new rule he makes sure to follow. "I have to be ultra careful now, after I burnt my feet. Everywhere I go, I've got to wear me shoes," he said. Peter Hull had no idea when he nipped out to his bins one day last summer that he would have to deal with a serious health issue. Mr Hull spent barely five minutes outside before returning with burns to the bottoms of his feet that required medical attention. Yet he did not notice his injuries for hours. "Actually, it was my wife who said 'ooh, what have you done?', Mr Hull said. What he had done was - after a long, sleepless night - absentmindedly walk barefoot on concrete in the middle of a 40-degree day. He did not feel any pain because of preexisting nerve damage linked to diabetes. Mr Hull, from Bendigo in north-west Victoria, is not the only person to suffer such burns. Every year, 47,000 Australians are hospitalised for diabetes-related foot injuries. And a group of researchers has a plan to cut that number down. La Trobe University Bendigo academic Dr Byron Perrin says it is time to get serious about "one of Australia's most urgent and overlooked health issues". "One of the really big complications of diabetes, in relation to feet, is you lose your ability to feel properly," he said. Every year, foot injuries linked to diabetes led to 6300 amputations and 2500 deaths, he and researchers from around the country found in research for Diabetes Feet Australia. They believed health workers could nearly halve amputations and hospitalisations if they could get the money for a new national strategy. Interventions could be as simple as screening people's feet and giving them properly fitting footwear, Dr Perrin said. They could be as complex as rolling out the right treatments for foot wounds and burns A proper strategy would cost $30 million a year in research and reforms, Diabetes Feet Australia estimated. It said the trade-off would be $940 million in savings a year, along with 20,000 fewer hospital admissions and 2800 less amputations. Mr Hull counts himself as one of the lucky ones. His wounds healed without turning gangrenous and needing to be amputated "No, that's not happened yet, but I do know people who've had quite severe amputations, loss of limbs, things like that," he said. And Mr Hull met plenty of people down at the local supermarket in wheelchairs and on mobility scooters. He liked to strike up conversations with them, to share experiences and find a sense of solidarity. Mr Hull also has a new rule he makes sure to follow. "I have to be ultra careful now, after I burnt my feet. Everywhere I go, I've got to wear me shoes," he said. Peter Hull had no idea when he nipped out to his bins one day last summer that he would have to deal with a serious health issue. Mr Hull spent barely five minutes outside before returning with burns to the bottoms of his feet that required medical attention. Yet he did not notice his injuries for hours. "Actually, it was my wife who said 'ooh, what have you done?', Mr Hull said. What he had done was - after a long, sleepless night - absentmindedly walk barefoot on concrete in the middle of a 40-degree day. He did not feel any pain because of preexisting nerve damage linked to diabetes. Mr Hull, from Bendigo in north-west Victoria, is not the only person to suffer such burns. Every year, 47,000 Australians are hospitalised for diabetes-related foot injuries. And a group of researchers has a plan to cut that number down. La Trobe University Bendigo academic Dr Byron Perrin says it is time to get serious about "one of Australia's most urgent and overlooked health issues". "One of the really big complications of diabetes, in relation to feet, is you lose your ability to feel properly," he said. Every year, foot injuries linked to diabetes led to 6300 amputations and 2500 deaths, he and researchers from around the country found in research for Diabetes Feet Australia. They believed health workers could nearly halve amputations and hospitalisations if they could get the money for a new national strategy. Interventions could be as simple as screening people's feet and giving them properly fitting footwear, Dr Perrin said. They could be as complex as rolling out the right treatments for foot wounds and burns A proper strategy would cost $30 million a year in research and reforms, Diabetes Feet Australia estimated. It said the trade-off would be $940 million in savings a year, along with 20,000 fewer hospital admissions and 2800 less amputations. Mr Hull counts himself as one of the lucky ones. His wounds healed without turning gangrenous and needing to be amputated "No, that's not happened yet, but I do know people who've had quite severe amputations, loss of limbs, things like that," he said. And Mr Hull met plenty of people down at the local supermarket in wheelchairs and on mobility scooters. He liked to strike up conversations with them, to share experiences and find a sense of solidarity. Mr Hull also has a new rule he makes sure to follow. "I have to be ultra careful now, after I burnt my feet. Everywhere I go, I've got to wear me shoes," he said.
Yahoo
26-05-2025
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Strong Looks Different Now - FITSTOP Launches ‘Athletically You'
BRISBANE, Australia, May 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- What does it mean to be fit in 2025? According to Fitstop, the answer has nothing to do with aesthetics—and everything to do with how we move, feel, and connect. Introducing , the latest campaign from functional fitness group Fitstop. Built on a foundation of inclusion, community and social connection, the campaign invites everyday Australians to redefine what strength looks and feels like—without comparison or compromise. Whether a tradie, a full-time mum, a desk-bound professional, or somewhere in between, Fitstop is calling on everyone to reimagine what it means to be 'an athlete.' The Rise of Functional Strength At the heart of is a broader shift in how Australians are approaching health and movement. Increasingly, people are prioritising performance and functionality over aesthetics, turning to training that helps them move better, feel stronger, and live more energetically—on and off the gym floor. Fitstop's approach to functional group training is designed to support just that: fitness that's measurable, purposeful, and adaptable to all abilities—wrapped in a community that lifts you up. 'Fitstop isn't just another gym—we've built a culture around strength training supported by a tight-knit community. What truly sets us apart is how we blend structured, progressive strength training with real social connection,' said Fitstop CEO and founder Peter Hull. Meet Me at the Bar(bell) There's a cultural shift happening—and it's playing out in gyms, not nightclubs. The campaign taps into the rise of social strength training: community-led, high-energy sessions that make you want to show up—not just tone up. It's where you'll hear '' and know they mean the barbell. This new wave of training culture isn't about competition—it's about connection. Whether you're stepping into a gym for the first time or training five days a week, Fitstop's message is simple: This is your place. Your progress. Your people. No egos. No pressure. Just a shared belief that everyone deserves to feel strong in their own skin. With more than 150 locations, Fitstop is leading the charge in making fitness more inclusive, functional and community-driven. Through its unique blend of science-backed training, a powerful team culture, and an unwavering focus on confidence over comparison, Fitstop is empowering Australians to embrace the best version of themselves—however that looks. For more information and locations visit: Media contact:fitstop@ 7 3556 7756, +61 2 9059 2502
